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Belgium, offilicially Koninkrijk België (Dutch); Royaume de Belgique (French) and Königreich Belgien (German) (The Kingdom of Belgium) is a Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy on the North Sea coast of Western Europe. The capital is Brussels and the official languages are Dutch, French and German. The name 'Belgium' itself derives from the Celtic tribe of the Belgae, the main inhabitants of the region during the Roman period. A gradual immigration by Germanic Frankish tribes during the 5th century, brought the area under the rule of the Merovingian kingdom. A gradual shift of power during the 8th century evolved into the Carolingian Empire and culminated with the coronation of Charlemagne as ruler of The Holy Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages small feudal states emerged, many of which rejoined as the Burgundian Netherlands in the 14th and 15th centuries. The Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) divided the area into the northern United Provinces ('federate' Belgica Foederata in Latin) and the Southern Netherlands ('royal' Belgica Regia). The latter were ruled successively by the Spanish and the Austrian Habsburgs and comprised most of modern Belgium. The 1830 Belgian Revolution led to the establishment of an independent, Catholic, and neutral Belgium under a provisional government and a national congress. Since the installation of Leopold I as king in 1831, Belgium has been a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. Belgium is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. The country is one of the world's ten largest trading nations. Belgian cuisine reflects the nature of the country itself and has a strong mix of Germanic and Latin (ie French) influences. Waffles and Chips (French Fries) are a staple of the diet and the modern forms of both dishes originated in Belgium. 'Steak and Chips' is a national dish (often served with a green salad), along with 'Mussels and Chips' and Belgium is also rightly famous for its chocolates. However, the diverse nature of the country also means that there is a vibrant and varied regional cuisine with hudreds of distinct regional dishes. This makes Belgain cookery one of the World's classic (but least known) cuisines. |
The alphabetical list of Belgian recipes follows (limited to 100 recipes per page). There are 20 recipes in total:
| Belgian Mashed Potatoes Origin: Belgium | Endive and Asparagus Gratin Origin: Belgium | Poached Eggs and Hops Origin: Belgium |
| Belgian Seafood Stew Origin: Belgium | Endive and Hop Gratin Origin: Belgium | Red Cabbage with Glazed Onions Origin: Belgium |
| Belgian Strong Ale Origin: Belgium | Endive and Pea Shoot Gratin Origin: Belgium | Red Cabbage, Belgian Style Origin: Belgium |
| Belgian Torte Origin: Belgium | Fish Waterzoï Origin: Belgium | Sautéd Wild Mushrooms Origin: Belgium |
| Belgian Waffles Origin: Belgium | Frites Belgiques (Belgian Fries) Origin: Belgium | Tarte au Flan Origin: Belgium |
| Brussels Sprouts in Sour Cream Origin: Belgium | Moinette Steamed Clams Origin: Belgium | Waterzoï of Chicken Origin: Belgium |
| Chicons Au Gratin (Lapskaus) Origin: Belgium | Poached Eggs and Asparagus Origin: Belgium |
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